University Center, Virginia has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 45.1 °F (low) to 66.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 44.7 Inches. University Center is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.5 °F | 42.9 °F | 3.02 in. |
| February | 26.1 °F | 46.2 °F | 2.63 in. |
| March | 33.0 °F | 54.7 °F | 3.75 in. |
| April | 43.0 °F | 66.7 °F | 3.36 in. |
| May | 52.8 °F | 74.9 °F | 4.45 in. |
| June | 62.0 °F | 83.4 °F | 4.37 in. |
| July | 66.9 °F | 88.1 °F | 4.2 in. |
| August | 64.9 °F | 86.4 °F | 3.51 in. |
| September | 58.3 °F | 79.6 °F | 4.45 in. |
| October | 45.5 °F | 68.1 °F | 3.96 in. |
| November | 35.0 °F | 56.9 °F | 3.31 in. |
| December | 28.6 °F | 46.8 °F | 3.7 in. |
| Annual | 45.1 °F | 66.2 °F | 44.71 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |